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Thanks Salem,
You inspired me to create my own "DB". The flashlight combos are actually $3 a set at my home depot right now. I went cheap and omitted the LED for now. Surprisingly lightweight with either a 18650 or 2 cr2's.
Did you use the stock switch? My momentary contact switches wouldn't fit, but luckily I had another flashlight with a switch the same form factor but only on/off as opposed to light on/laser on/off which would have got very annoying. My battery connector sat snugly enough just pressure fit into the cap, had to hammer it in
. The top cap however, i was unable to get it to thread but a little filing and elbow grease and its a nice pressure fit now too. Very easy mod guys! Thanks again Salem!
You inspired me to create my own "DB". The flashlight combos are actually $3 a set at my home depot right now. I went cheap and omitted the LED for now. Surprisingly lightweight with either a 18650 or 2 cr2's.
Did you use the stock switch? My momentary contact switches wouldn't fit, but luckily I had another flashlight with a switch the same form factor but only on/off as opposed to light on/laser on/off which would have got very annoying. My battery connector sat snugly enough just pressure fit into the cap, had to hammer it in
. The top cap however, i was unable to get it to thread but a little filing and elbow grease and its a nice pressure fit now too. Very easy mod guys! Thanks again Salem!
Throwrats" data-source="post: 2303102" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">Why CR2s? You should have room in there for for a much safer set of RCR123As.Throwrats said:
So the switch you are now using isn't momentary?
These are the CR2's I'm using:
Ultrafire Protected CR2/15270 Li-Ion Battery, 3 Volts
Still protected, not sure how rcr123a's would be safer.... I do plan on ordering a few sets of 123a's regardless. Honestly though my high volt 801 atty from eastmall seems to perform just fine with an 18650 at 3.7v (they measure 4.1 w/ no load).
The switch is not momentary, but I usually take 10sec+ pulls so its not too bad. Thinking of adding a second momentary contact switch and using the first one as a master cut off switch for when i pocket the unit. Also will probably add an led but would like to decide if I'm going to use it as a HV device or not first.
Ultrafire Protected CR2/15270 Li-Ion Battery, 3 Volts
Still protected, not sure how rcr123a's would be safer.... I do plan on ordering a few sets of 123a's regardless. Honestly though my high volt 801 atty from eastmall seems to perform just fine with an 18650 at 3.7v (they measure 4.1 w/ no load).
The switch is not momentary, but I usually take 10sec+ pulls so its not too bad. Thinking of adding a second momentary contact switch and using the first one as a master cut off switch for when i pocket the unit. Also will probably add an led but would like to decide if I'm going to use it as a HV device or not first.
Thanks for the info Salem, like Throwrats I decided to follow in your footsteps. This is my first 'mod' too so I was glad it was so simple. I found the flashlights at my local home depot for 3 bucks each. Unlike throwrats my switch was led on/off laser on/off, so I was able to just solder the two leads together to make a simple on/off switch. Hopefully I'll be able to find a momentary switch to replace it with and I'd eventually like to get an LED in there too.
I drilled a hole slightly smaller than the battery adapter and then filed it out a little bit, that way it is really snug and so far doesn't need any epoxy. I also used two cr123a's in it so it's hitting very well. In order to get them to fit, I removed the flat black connector plate that sits above the switch (not the one below the switch which the battery's touch) to make a little room, plus after getting pushed out a bit by the extra battery size it was sitting loose in there anyway. I'd like to eventually put something else in there (or tape up the connector plate) to ensure the separation of the battery/atty connector and the switch/wiring, but for now there doesn't seem to be a problem.
Though the outside is the same as the others (although the aluminum atomizer is a nice touch over my black plastic, I'll have to pick a couple up now) here's a poorly shrunk phone cam pic
I drilled a hole slightly smaller than the battery adapter and then filed it out a little bit, that way it is really snug and so far doesn't need any epoxy. I also used two cr123a's in it so it's hitting very well. In order to get them to fit, I removed the flat black connector plate that sits above the switch (not the one below the switch which the battery's touch) to make a little room, plus after getting pushed out a bit by the extra battery size it was sitting loose in there anyway. I'd like to eventually put something else in there (or tape up the connector plate) to ensure the separation of the battery/atty connector and the switch/wiring, but for now there doesn't seem to be a problem.
Though the outside is the same as the others (although the aluminum atomizer is a nice touch over my black plastic, I'll have to pick a couple up now) here's a poorly shrunk phone cam pic
Gah! I found a bunch of 9 LED flashlights at the flea market for $1 each. I bought a bunch....Now if my 18650's would just get here already.
I just picked up a pair of these flashlights. Now I just have to wait till Christmas to get my new soldering iron. I just hope my electronic ineptitude doesn't show up 
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i got some of these flashlights, and was wondering what guys were doing for the positive contact and a switch?
Unfortunately I'm still using the switch that came with the flashlight. I'm keeping my eye out for a momentary contact switch that'll fit in there nicely, but until then I'm stuck clicking on and clicking off. On the version I have, (led on, led off, laser on, laser off) I just connected both of the positive contacts from the switch together (the only two leads that are visible) and then to the battery connector. The ground is the flashlight itself and so as long as the battery connector is fitting in the drilled hole nice and snug, without epoxy or anything else in between, you shouldn't have to solder anything else.
Belive it or not i am working on a mag light mod right now, trying to decide how much of the d cell size i want to keep and if i want to keep it a working flashlight and mod or just a super mod...
any one know where i can get 36650s from a usa distributor???
I don't know exactly what your needs are but these very common lights available all over, with a quarter (25¢), or washer (7/8" fender) as a top piece, a connector, a switch and an 18500 (~1600mAh) battery are quite easy to make and work well. The finished product packs quite a punch, lasts long and is surprising small and light weight.
3-1/2" Nine LED Flashlights, 2 Pack
Want to use an 18650? Look here.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/138319-i-built-18650-mod.html#post2194742
i have used the "home depot" flash light. its nice but i would like a few more mm for a bigger side switch.. maby one of the ones here,DPDT Momentary blue illuminated switch
Noice mod! I accidnetly ordered some 3.7 trustfire 18650s instead of 14500s (which i was trying to order) and need to find use for these things.
Did you use a 4'' light vs 3.5''? I have some of the pictured and the extra half inch would really come in handy.
Did you use a 4'' light vs 3.5''? I have some of the pictured and the extra half inch would really come in handy.
yes the half inch helps big time but if you can plan it out just right and do a few rethinks you can fit a connector, protected 18650, and a push switch in. but its not easy. btw i just bought the last fifteen from my local home depot. <incase i get board>
I went to my local HD today, not for flashlights, but I did look
Didn't have the long one. That would be nice for a Buck.
Maybe they will start showing up at other places.
Didn't have the long one. That would be nice for a Buck.
Maybe they will start showing up at other places.
It's ALIVE!! *maniacal laughter*
Well, kinda. I started putting together my take on the D.B. with a few twists and tested all my connections before sliding everything into place. Hit the button, nothing. I looked everything over and came to the conclusion my first attempt at a mod failed and that I sucked at solder. But I started looking at it again and one of the tweaks I added (a master on/off switch) was not making a good connection. After replacing it and testing the ground with a temp wire taped in place, I was able to get the LED to glow and the atty to fire. I took the first vape off my own self built mod!
So I need to change a couple things before I can put it all back together, but I am very proud of the pile of wires and junk on my workbench
Well, kinda. I started putting together my take on the D.B. with a few twists and tested all my connections before sliding everything into place. Hit the button, nothing. I looked everything over and came to the conclusion my first attempt at a mod failed and that I sucked at solder. But I started looking at it again and one of the tweaks I added (a master on/off switch) was not making a good connection. After replacing it and testing the ground with a temp wire taped in place, I was able to get the LED to glow and the atty to fire. I took the first vape off my own self built mod!
So I need to change a couple things before I can put it all back together, but I am very proud of the pile of wires and junk on my workbench
It's ALIVE!! *maniacal laughter*
Well, kinda. I started putting together my take on the D.B. with a few twists and tested all my connections before sliding everything into place. Hit the button, nothing. I looked everything over and came to the conclusion my first attempt at a mod failed and that I sucked at solder. But I started looking at it again and one of the tweaks I added (a master on/off switch) was not making a good connection. After replacing it and testing the ground with a temp wire taped in place, I was able to get the LED to glow and the atty to fire. I took the first vape off my own self built mod!
So I need to change a couple things before I can put it all back together, but I am very proud of the pile of wires and junk on my workbench
Yeah you can't discount anything if its not firing up. Congrats!!!! I felt the same after hitting my first 2xAA box I built without my old mans help. Soldering is actually kinda fun!
So I finally finished it, I present my take on the DB, the D2B2.
It uses a 5v regulator, has a blue led, 510 connection, master on/off switch, and a momentary switch. It vapes awesome! I'm just waiting for the gooseneck to come in later this week!
It uses a 5v regulator, has a blue led, 510 connection, master on/off switch, and a momentary switch. It vapes awesome! I'm just waiting for the gooseneck to come in later this week!
Congrats, nice looking
Now you could think of the regulated version (for example 3-6V) for D3B3
Now you could think of the regulated version (for example 3-6V) for D3B3
Is there a step by step tutorial anywhere for one of these? Or would the OP be so kind as to post one?
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